Fir Rib Hat Bundle (Design by Stephen West)

This Bundle DOES NOT include a digital pattern. You can find this pattern on Ravelry by clicking HERE 😊 

Bundle includes: This bundle includes 1 skein of Madelintosh Tosh Vintage and 1 skein of either Rowan Kidsilk Haze Mohair, Ito Sensai Mohair, Yarn Citizen Trinity Cashmere or Concept 50 Mohair Shades yarn in your chosen colors

Combine one strand of aran weight wool together with one strand of lace weight mohair silk to knit this textured hat. The pattern begins at the brim with 3x2 ribbing. Then, the ribbing flows into textured columns of dip stitches, cables, and twisted stitches. The Fir Rib hat is a super quick gift knitting project or make it as a cozy treat for yourself. The fluffy mohair adds a halo, making the textured stitches shine.

Size
One size

Different sizes can be achieved by slightly altering the needle size and gauge.

Finished Measurements
21″ / 53cm head circumference, 10″ / 25cm tall from CO edge to top of hat. Measurements taken after blocking. The height of the hat is customizable.

The hat is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference. I recommend achieving a finished hat circumference that is 1 or 2 inches (2.5 – 5cm) smaller than your actual head circumference.

The recommended gauge (15 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 3x2 ribbing) will result in a hat circumference of 21″ / 53cm. If you adjust the gauge slightly with your chosen needle size, then you can achieve these hat circumferences below. Each stitch gauge represents 4″ / 10cm in 3x2 ribbing.

14 sts = 23″ / 58cm
16 sts = 20″ / 51cm
17 sts = 19″ / 48cm
18 sts = 18″ / 46cm

Yarn
Aran weight held together with lace weight mohair

Yardage
150yds / 137m of each strand of yarn

Needles
US 8 / 5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPN’s if you prefer.

Notions
1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge
15 sts & 25 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 3x2 ribbing after blocking